TB Wood's 179-2 SURE-FLEX Flange Coupling

Description:

The TB Wood's 179-2 SURE-FLEX Flange Coupling is used in industrial power transmission systems to connect rotating shafts while transmitting torque and accommodating shaft misalignment. Commonly installed in pumps, compressors, conveyors, fans, blowers, mixers, and other heavy-duty industrial machinery. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this flange coupling for equipment replacement, drive system maintenance, machinery retrofits, and new power transmission installations.

Applications:

The TB Wood's 179-2 SURE-FLEX Flange Coupling is commonly used in industrial automation environments including conveyor systems, pump and compressor drives, HVAC equipment, material handling machinery, mining operations, and manufacturing production lines where reliable torque transmission, vibration damping, and flexible shaft alignment are essential. Designed for use with Sure-Flex® elastomer sleeves, it provides maintenance-free operation while reducing shock loads and protecting connected equipment.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TB Wood's (Regal Rexnord)
• Model / Part Number: 179-2
• Product Type: Sure-Flex Flange Coupling
• Coupling Series: Sure-Flex® Plus
• Coupling Type: Elastomeric Flange Coupling
• Material: High-Strength Cast Iron
• Torque Transmission: Flexible elastomer sleeve design
• Misalignment Capability: Accommodates angular, parallel, and axial shaft misalignment
• Vibration Control: Absorbs shock loads and dampens vibration
• Lubrication Requirement: None (Maintenance-Free)
• Compatible Sleeves: EPDM, Neoprene, and Hytrel® Sure-Flex® Sleeves (size dependent)
• Mounting: Shaft-Mounted Flange Assembly
• Construction: Precision-Machined Flange
• Application Environment: Industrial power transmission systems

Common Replacements:

• TB Wood's 179-2
• Lovejoy 179-2
• Dodge 179-2